My Lord June – 8 – 1714
I have the Honour of yors. of the 5th - & - am very Glad yor. Lordship hath reced yors. moneys of yor. uncle George Booth, I hear that he Should Say, that notwithstanding yor. Lordship had got a decree agt him, he would never pay one Farthing but live in a privilege place till yor. Lordship would come to his terms, but am Glad it is otherwise.
I designe God willing, my dear Jewill Shall begin her Journey to Dunham on the - 23 – of this month, & I hope the next day She will come Safe to yor Hands, Inclosed will give your Lordship an account why She does not begin her Journey Sooner, for I must make Use of my Coach Horses to Calverley, for haveing not made use of a Horse this many Years past wth. all our Humble Services to yor. Lordship & Family I am.
Yor Lordships most faithfull & most Obedt. Humble Servt

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The Dukesfield Smelters and Carriers Project aimed to celebrate and discover the heritage of the Dukesfield Arches & lead carriers' routes between Blaydon and the lead mines of Allendale and Weardale. A two year community project, it was led by the Friends of the North Pennines in partnership with Hexhamshire and Slaley Parish Councils and the active support of Allendale Estates. It was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the generous support of other sponsors.
Friends of the North Pennines: Charity No:1137467